Büyükkale

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Büyükkale, high hill that dominated the east side of Boğazköy (now Boğazkale, Tur.), site of the ancient Hittite capital (2nd millennium bce). Büyükkale, which means “Great Fortress,” became the acropolis of the Hittite kings.

BüyükkaleRuins of Büyükkale at Boğazkale, Turkey.Rita1234

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